etegi, jeŋi keŋ bolurğa
/eteɡi, dʒeŋi keŋ bolurʁa/
Literal translation
for one's hem and sleeve to be wide
Intended meaning
To have a large circle of relatives and dependable people to rely on.
- Ne deseŋ da, etegi, jeŋi keŋ bolğan a igidi.Whatever you say, it is a good thing to have plenty of kin and backers.
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- Къарачай-малкъар тилни фразеология ангылатма сёзлюгю (2017), p. 523